Programs

Happening Today!

Learn to Knit

Saturday, August 27 from 11 a.m. to noon.

Main Library, Lower Level Makerspace

A workshop covering the basics including casting on, basic stitches, binding of and what you will need to continue your knitting journey. Register.

Introducing Biblioboard

Thursday, August 27 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Third Floor Makerspace

Learn about the library's newest service, which offers writers and other creatives powerful tools to create, share and discover. Register.

Happening Today!

Old Folkies Acoustic Singalong

Saturday, August 27 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.

Weed Memorial & Hollander Branch

An afternoon of toe-tapping, finger-snapping acoustic delights with our own Dr. Ev, who will take requests. Complimentary refreshments.

Weather permitting.

Tech Programs

Tech Tuesdays: Smartphone Tips for Older Adults

Tuesday, August 30 from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

South End Branch, Second Floor Program Room

Free weekly tech help with our experienced bilingual English and Spanish team.

Community Mindfulness Project Meditation

Tuesday, August 30 at Noon

Main Library, DiMattia Building

Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

This 45-minute session will include a 30-minute guided meditation to help reset your nervous system and support your emotional and physical well-being.

Death Cafe

Thursday, September 1 from 2 to 3 p.m. via Zoom

A discussion about increasing the awareness of death to help people make the most of their finite lives. With Sarah Farrugio, a licensed funeral director specializing in advanced planning. Death Cafe is not grief support or counseling.

Join the discussion.

Ongoing At The Library

Art at the Ferguson

Main Library Dudley N. Williams, Jr. Auditorium

The Art of Community exhibit continues through September. In partnership with the Stamford Art Association and Stamford Pride.

Book It for the Ferguson Library

Any Place, Any Time During September

The Friends of the Ferguson Library are excited to present Book It for the Ferguson Library, a virtual 5K fun run/walk event throughout the month of September. Register online to support the library, its programs and services. Form a team or walk/run as an individual. Share your 5K on social media using the hashtags #FergusonLibrary or #BookitforFergusonLibrary.

2022 Reading Challenge

Sign up for our 2022 Reading Challenge.

This challenge is for both fast and slow readers. Whether you read a book a week or one every month—e-books and audiobooks count—there will be a prize drawing for those who finish reading 12 books from the list and another drawing for those who finish 52 books. The challenge ends December 2022.

Digital Navigators  

Need help accessing health or banking information online? Want to get up to speed on Google tools or help your children succeed in school? 

Our Digital Navigators can help you with all this and more, and even set you up with a digital device if you need one. Don’t be left behind in a digital world.

Appointments are required, and are available in English, Spanish, Arabic and Haitian-Creole. Call 203 351-8251 to book a time at the Main Library or the South End Branch.

This project is made possible with an IMLS grant awarded through the CT State Library

Book Shop News

The Harry Bennett Branch Book Shop will reopen soon!

The Main Library Book Shop continues to be open during library hours.

Library Resources

Just finished reading an amazing book and don't know what to read next? Complete this form and a librarian will send you three suggestions based on your response. We will reply to your email within 24 hours.

Notary Services

Wednesdays from 2 to 4 p.m.

Harry Bennett Branch

Our notary public is available to notarize your paperwork for free. By appointment only. For information or to make an appointment, call 203 351-8292.

Entrepreneurs-in Residence

Starting a new business? Looking to expand your current business? Have an idea and don't know where to start? 

Our Entrepreneurs-in-Residence are available by appointment to help early stage entrepreneurs conceptualize and grow their ideas into companies. Book an appointment. For more information, call 203 351-8221. 

Book-A-Librarian

Reserve up to one hour with a librarian for information or technology assistance, including assistance with our virtual resources like e-books, e-audiobooks and movie streaming. Complete this form to make an appointment.

Community Goings On

Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry and Casework

Schedule subject to change

- Yerwood Center - 90 Fairfield Avenue: Mondays from 11 a.m.– 1 p.m.
- Stamford Manor - 26 Main Street: Mondays from 2 to 4 p.m.
- Ferguson Library South End Branch - 34 Woodland Avenue: Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Quintard Manor - 18 Quintard Terrace: Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m.
- DOMUS - 82 Lockwood Avenue: Wednesdays from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Building One Community - 75 Selleck Street: Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m.
- DOMUS - 82 Lockwood Avenue (Subject to change): Fridays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.